Vol. 49 No. 27 July 10, 2009 Fire and Emergency Services ready to educate area youth

Academy Spirit Staff

The 10th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services are on track to host this year’s Youth Fire Safety Camp at Fire Station 1 here Tuesday. This free event is open to Academy youth ages 8 to 12. “We deliver the fire safety message through a variety of media,” said Brian Pile, F&ES fire inspector. “The Youth Fire Safety Camp is set to provide age appropriate videos, a fire safety trailer and an educational brief about general fire safety topics.” In addition to the video and fire safety trailer, the event will feature stop, drop and roll training, a junior bucket brigade, a hose competition and fire extinguisher training, among other events. Tracy Nichols, Academy Fire and Emergency Services administrative assistant said, “I think they like the bucket brigade and fire extinguisher training the most.”

Photo by Mike Kaplan “The bucket brigade is popular because they usually end up soaked by the time the event is 10th ABW commander receives first star over,” Mr. Pille said. Brig. Gen. Jimmy McMillian receives help from his son Darrius McMillian (left) and his brother Rev. Even the event staff has favorite moments from James McMillian (right) in changing out his lapel rank insignias during a promotion ceremony at the past events. Falcon Club Tuesday. General McMillian was promoted to brigadier general after 28 years of service. “My favorite part is at the end when the fire After the promotion he offered some words on his promotion. "Being promoted to the rank of general officer is an honor, but yet humbling," the one-star said. "The chief passes out their certificates of training and Air Force has decided I possess the leadership potential to lead at the next level. I understand more goody bags,” Mrs. Nichols said. “The joy on their will be expected of me as senior leader, and my focus will be on taking care of people and helping the faces from the day’s events is priceless.” Air Force accomplish our mission." For additional information or to register contact Tracy Nichols at 333-2051 today. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo celebrates Academy Day

By Academy Spirit staff Year and WNFR Barrel Man, Gizmo McCracken,” he added. Saturday is Air Force Academy and The relationship between the PPOB Family Day at the 69th Pikes Peak or rodeo and the area military goes back Bust Rodeo with a rodeo performance 63 years. starting at 1 p.m. “Since 1946, the Pikes Peak or Bust “The 69th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days has donated proceeds to Rodeo is bigger and better than ever charitable programs and services bene- this year and ready to bust out of the fiting local military personnel and their chute,” said Kevin Estrem, president of families,” Mr. Estrem said. the rodeo board. “This year’s rodeo is Tickets are available for $10, $15, & ‘Ready to Ride’ with more excitement $25 with all seats reserved. As always and new entertainment.” discounts are available for groups, “The edge-of-your-seat rodeo action seniors, military and children. Tickets will include steer wrestling, bareback are available by calling TicketsWest at bronc riding, tie-down roping, saddle (866) 464-2626 or online at www.tickets bronc riding, team roping, mutton west.com or at the following locations:

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WEEKEND WEATHER Canine honored Grads get astronaut slots Raging river FRIDAY “Taint had a ton of heart,” he “I wanted to be an astronaut since I was 6 Having learned to respect the river’s power 87 51 said.“He will never be forgotten.” years old.” that day, I’m ready to do it again. ISOLATED T-STORMS SATURDAY Page 4 Page 6 Page 13 83 52 ISOLATED T-STORMS SUNDAY 87 50 PM T-STORMS 2 July 10, 2009 Earn respect, be the example By Master Sgt. Terry Kelly to our junior Airmen. It is our responsi- good NCOs it is our responsibility to take To responsibly inform and educate the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Academy community and the public bility to lead by example and show them charge of the situation. Once we deter- about the Air Force Academy we are in this fight with them. mine they want to do the right thing, it’s Lt. Gen. Michael Gould — SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — I At times, we get away from the basics our duty to guide them, mentor them and Academy Superintendent remember my first duty section as an of being strong NCOs. We supervise ensure they have the tools to be successful Lt. Col. Brett Ashworth — Director of Public Affairs airman basic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. through e-mail and hope our team gets Airmen. Always, reward them for doing Staff Sgt. Eric Bolt — We had 17 buck sergeants in the shop. the message. Whatever happened to good an outstanding job. Chief of Internal Information These gentlemen were the heart and soul old face-to-face communication? Airman Leadership School and the [email protected] of the unit. I admired them for their Sometimes Airmen need to see that fire NCO Academy lay the foundation for Ken Carter — Editor [email protected] wisdom and work ethic. They could in our eyes to understand the significance supervision but do not give us a definitive Butch Wehry — Senior Staff Writer answer all my questions and would take of what we are saying. checklist of do’s and don’ts of supervision. [email protected] me out and show me how to perform the Another failure is when we don’t We learn this from watching and Ann Patton — Staff Writer many tasks. They inspired me to want to follow up on tasks because we are too emulating successful leaders; for young [email protected] Denise Navoy — Graphic Designer come to work and do my job to the best busy. We need to know about Airmen’s Airmen, that’s you and me. We learn this of my ability every day. Every time an families and the goals of team members. from each other as we share information The Academy Spirit is published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in NCO told me to do something, I was It is not as easy to lead those you know about issues concerning our units. It is no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under excited that I was being given a chance to very little about. our duty to pass along our knowledge and exclusive written contract with the U.S. Air Force Academy. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspa- excel. NCOs are the heart of the Air Force traditions to the next generation. per is an authorized publication for members of the I say this because some of our body. The units go as we go. The NCO We, as NCOs, have a responsibility to U.S. military services. Contents of the Academy Spirit are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Airmen don’t realize the significance of corps drives mission accomplishment, show our Airmen our core values aren’t by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense what they do each and every day and how morale and the overall environment of just a slogan but our way of life. We have or the Department of the Air Force. it plays a critical role in fighting the the unit. The NCO corps fosters loyalty, to be the example and not the, “Do as I The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute current conflict. It doesn’t matter if an mentorship and empowerment. Give our say, not as I do,” NCO. Our rank does endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Airman is a crew chief, gate guard or people what they need to do the job and bring a certain clout and we must use this Department of the Air Force, or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or servic- heavy-equipment operator; each matters. cultivate that long term buy-in for extra muscle to fight for our people. On es advertised. Everything advertised in this publica- If the Airmen running the dining facility supporting mission accomplishment. the other hand, we shouldn’t be afraid to tion shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, grill think the job isn’t important and We do a lot to take care of the Air say “no”, when needed, it still works. national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, serve an undercooked burger to an Force team, but this can sometimes be Teach Airmen the right way to do political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves the aircraft mechanic, then that mechanic overlooked by someone on the team who business, and it will make life much easier right to reject any advertisements. can’t prep jets for flight to put bombs on thinks it’s not enough. Airmen should for us all as we go about our mission of Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided target and the terror network thrives. As understand respect is earned, not given. If putting bombs on target and making the by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate of Public Affairs. The editor reserves the right to edit articles NCOs, it is our duty to communicate this it is determined they do not care, then as world a safer place. to conform to Air Force policy and Associated Press style. All photos are U.S. Air Force photos unless otherwise indicated. Live the Air Force core values daily Submissions By Master Sgt. Timothy Procita and religious toleration.” because you’re uncomfortable denying Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304 380th Expeditionary Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO How many times have you allowed the request and it leaves the work center 80840-5016 or deliver to Suite 3100 in Harmon Hall. Security Forces Squadron yourself to be angry, frustrated or dis- short-handed? Is that service before self? Deadline for free classified ads on a space- available basis is noon every Tuesday for that couraged? I bet we have all been there. I I propose that these behaviors are not week’s publication date. Paid classified advertising SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — I’m think the trick is not to let it show, don’t service before self. You serve your own is accepted by the publisher at 329-5236. The number to call for display advertising is 634-5905. sure if you ask Airmen about the Air allow your peers or subordinates to know personal needs and ego if you are worried Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, one Force core values they could recite them and never let it affect morale or the about what people will think of you and week prior to the desired publication date. Refer without thought, but do they really know mission. are afraid to do the right thing. What questions to the Academy Spirit editor at 333-8823. The Academy Spirit also accepts story what these core values mean? The core values mention self-control concerns me most is that this type of submissions by fax at 333-4094 or by e-mail: The Air Force core values are tightly of your appetites. What does that mean? I behavior becomes so common place that pa.newspaper@ usafa.af.mil. interwoven and dependent upon one think it means many things, but certainly it is viewed as the “norm” and destroys another. You must have integrity to place includes not making sexual overtures to our standards and culture of excellence. service before self and if you place service your subordinates, not drinking alcohol We ourselves are at the heart of before self, you will strive for excellence in excess and not indulging in any other creating an atmosphere of complacency Prep School in-processing in all you do. type of personal pleasure fulfillment that through apathy. As a result, when quality The Academy Preparatory The most important core value to places you before mission needs. These Airmen who follow the core values make School holds in-processing for new me and, in my opinion, the hardest for behaviors are contrary to professionalism the “right call” they are viewed as unrea- basic cadets in the downstairs most to fully comply with is Service and are not conducive to the Air Force sonable and labeled “hardcore.” Making community center ballroom from Before Self. My favorite excerpt from the way of life. the tough, not always the popular, calls is 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday. The south Little Blue Book is, “Professionals These are extreme violations of our service before self. It may not be in your halves of both the east and west cannot indulge themselves in self-pity, core values, but what about the “little” best interest or the Airman’s best interest, community center parking lots will discouragement, anger, frustration or stuff? Do you fail to discipline your but it is in the best interest of the unit, the be blocked off to facilitate event parking. This pharmacy, credit defeatism. They have a fundamental subordinates because you are worried mission and the Air Force. union, post office and the medical moral obligation to the persons they they won’t like you? Is that service before I challenge you to reflect carefully on offices should not be affected. lead to strike a tone of confidence and self? Do you fail to point out a dress and the decisions you make, or will make, in However, some traffic and delays forward-looking optimism. More specif- appearance violation because you are not your workplace and even your personal for the education office, TMO, the ically, they are expected to exercise in compliance? Is that service before self? life and ask yourself, “Who am I MPF, and the library until noon are control in the areas of anger, appetites Do you allow someone to take leave serving?” possible. How do you beat the summer heat?

“A lot of fans. Base housing “Go north. I’m from “It’s not hot. I moved here from “Lots of sunscreen and water to doesn’t have air conditioning, Albuquerque, and it’s hotter Kileen,Texas,and it’s really hot be sure I’m hydrated. I came and fans at least circulate the there than here.” there.” from England, and it rained all air.” the time there.”

Senior Airman Tech. Sgt. Brittany Carreno Steve Garcia Charmaine Little Jeremiah Preszler 10th Medical Retired Air Force Spouse of Army 10th Medical Group member member Support Squadron July 10, 2009 3 Air Force athletics launches 2nd Annual Tickets for Troops Program

By Athletic Communications enlisted members for just $20 for the entire season in reserved sections normally costing $144. Individual The Air Force Academy Athletic Association is game tickets will be offered for just $4. proud to announce a special program offer for the Air Force opens the season Saturday, Sept 5, against second consecutive year called Tickets for Troops. Nicholls State at noon in Falcon Stadium. The Falcons’ Tickets for Troops is a way for anyone to get involved home schedule also includes visits by Mountain West and say thank you to our troops by helping offset the Conference opponents San Diego State, TCU, Wyoming cost of tickets for local enlisted members and allow and UNLV. The team will also host service academy them to attend games at Falcon Stadium with their rival Army on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m. in Falcon families this fall. Stadium. Fans can support the program by underwriting the “An Air Force Academy football game is one of the cost of a football season ticket for junior enlisted most unique experiences in all of college football,” head members and their families. Beginning last Wednesday, coach Troy Calhoun said. “By supporting Tickets for fans can purchase or donate a $100 season ticket that Troops, you are going to help the soldiers and airmen will allow the athletic association to offer a heavily who protect our freedoms enjoy a positive game day discounted price to junior enlisted members and their experience at Falcon Stadium.” Photo by Mike Kaplan family at bases throughout the community. To support Tickets for Troops call 1-800-666-USAF Coach Calhoun runs a drill with the last season’s The donated tickets will be made available to junior or stop by the athletic ticket office. Falcon football team. Rodeo

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Photo by J. Rachel Spencer The show went on … Despite weather challenges with rain throughout the day July 4, an enduring crowd witnessed the sky clearing in time to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from the Academy athletic fields just north-west of the cadet chapel. Officials say members of the Class of 2013 present were excited and danced with exuberance. They also offered an enthusiastic response to Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Sam Cox when he gave his welcome speech to the basic cadets. Courtesy Photo

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By Ann Patton the “dog whisperer” for his keen insight into Academy Spirit staff training strong-willed dogs with their own ideas. During his career the Malanois sniffed out Canine handlers and canine friends gathered numerous drug finds and excelled in compe- on a bluff off Sumac Drive July 1 to pay tribute titions in area search and obstacle and obedi- to and remember Taint, a Belgian Malanois, ence courses. who served the Academy and the 10th Security More than 40 people, and a handful of Forces Squadron with dedication, valor and dogs, attended the memorial, including repre- loyalty. sentatives from the El Paso County Sheriff’s It would have been his 12th birthday. Office and the Colorado Springs Police Taint’s handler and Academy kennel master Department. Chris Jakubin good-naturedly described him Army Capt. Emilee Venn, veterinarian with as “grumpy.” the 10th Force Support Squadron, called Taint “He was not liked by many but respected by “a legend” at the Academy vet clinic. all,” he said with a smile. As he aged, Taint developed medical prob- Taint truly was a one-man dog, answering lems, including bladder and hip disorders and only Mr. Jakubin. was partially blind. “Taint trained me,” he said. “He had his “He fought all the way to the end,” she said. own standards, and they worked.” Captain Venn received a replica of a tooth The four-legged patrol and drug detection she removed from the dog, a procedure that took officer was once deemed untrainable by canine nearly three hours. trainers at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where The site of the memorial was the original he began his military career. site of the Academy’s first kennel facility, a Untrainable, that is, until Mr. Jakubin saw small house. It is also the site chosen to honor a lot more than just a glimmer of potential military working dogs and their service to the and agreed to work with him, thus sealing a Academy and their country. The first stone bond between canine and handler that lasted 10 memorial in place honors Ginger, a German years. short-haired pointer. It lies on an area which When Mr. Jakubin retired from the Air was once the house’s kitchen, one of her favorite Force and left Lackland to become the Academy Courtesy Photo spots. kennel master, Taint stayed behind. But the dog the Academy—and Mr. Jakubin—where he served Mr. Jakubin recalled taking Taint for a mile and proved too much for Lackland canine trainers, for nine years. a half walk, remarkably just shortly before they said including a Marine who wanted to do things in un- “It was a unique relationship,” Academy handler good-bye for the last time. Taint-like ways. Staff Sgt. Timothy Bailey said of the dog/man bond “Taint had a ton of heart,” he said. “He will never It wasn’t long after that Taint was on his way to during the memorial. He cited Mr. Jakubin as being be forgotten.” NOW OFFERING MILITARY DISCOUNTS Winning Smiles For Everyone! EXPERIENCED, CARING AND GENTLE

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By Ann Patton electricity, and medical tents also have Academy Spirit staff water supplies. Communications systems include Giant Voice, hand-held For now, it’s peace and quiet in Jacks radios and cell phones for squadron Valley. leaders. Lightning warning systems on Not for long. Come Monday, some masts are tested and ready. 1,344 basic cadets march out for “Second Jacks Valley will have a full-time Beast,” the second half of Basic Cadet fire station, equipped with a brush Training, which began June 25. truck. Medical components will have “We’re definitely ready for them,” a medically equipped truck and said Jacks Valley Superintendent Tech. triage area with a physician on duty Sgt. Brian McCoy. 24/7. New this year — are three obstacles Sergeant McCoy said the majority on the confidence course and replace- of medical cases involve dehydration. ment of another two obstacles to comply As basic cadets enter Jacks Valley, with Air Force Instructions. they line up and pick up such equipment The 40-foot high “Tiltin’ Hilton” as sleeping bags, tents, bug repellent obstacle with its five platforms has also and hand sanitizers. Equipment required been replaced. The course tests team- for exercises and obstacle courses will work and confidence as basics boost be issued on those sites. each other up to the next platform. Sergeant McCoy said Jacks Valley Jacks Valley now has three new keeps busier than one might think. Photo by Ann Patton Crocs, or mini-trucks, with upgraded “We are busy year round,” he said Cadet 2nd Class Christopher Molstad (left) and Cadet 1st Class Justin Fisk safety features including roll bars and of the 3,000-acre site. “Seven thousand ready Operation Warrior foxholes with overhead defenses.The area services ground combat tactics. seat belts. people use it every year.” Sergeant McCoy said permanent He highly praised the 10th Civil “Everything’s looking nice,” he said. shredded during recent thunderstorms. facilities for dining and medical care Engineer Squadron and their contrac- “We put a lot of work into it and want Cadet Fisk remembers little of his are in the works for next year. tors for their contribution of thousands it to get used.” own training in Jacks Valley except Safety is paramount, and cadet cadre of hours. Cadet 1st Class Justin Fisk has also training in the middle of the night and are fully trained in its procedures. “They gave us great support,” he been working on readying Jacks, which “that dusty smell.” “This is the highest risk area, but it said. included more mundane tasks as filling Cadet Klimkowski remembers only is the most monitored,” Sergeant McCoy Cadet 2nd Class Daniel Klimkowski sandbags and pulling weeds. setting up tents and his perceived enor- said of Jacks Valley. has been leading a cadre of eight cadets “You name it, we’ve probably done mity of the area. Infrastructures are fully in place. getting different areas ready for the it,” he said. No more. All supply and command tents have incoming basics. The cadre also replaced several tents “It seems so small now,” he said.

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TriCare Standard, TriCare Reserve and TriCare for Life also accepted. Prescriptions may be filled CEC2289843 - 5/09 anywhere. Contact lens evaluation available for additional cost. Call for program details. 6 July 10, 2009 Two graduates land astronaut slots Space exploration: U.S. should stay on By Ann Patton Academy Spirit staff front line Out of the nine newest members of NASA’s 2009 Astronaut Candidate Commentary by Kjell Lindgren Class, two are Academy graduates. Academy Class of 1995 They are also the only service academy graduates out of the five military candi- I think it is incredibly important that dates chosen by NASA. our country remain a leader in the domain Maj. Jack Fischer, Class of 1996 of human spaceflight.Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, and test pilot, and Kjell Lindgren, M.D., a Russian scientist and pioneer of theoret- Class of 1995 and aerospace physician, ical astronautics,said “The Earth is the cradle will join classmates from the U.S., Japan of humanity,but mankind cannot stay in the and Canada late next month as they cradle forever.” begin training at Johnson Space Center It is shortsighted to think that humankind in Houston. will remain in the Earth’s sphere of influence. Space exploration has been a long- The Space Shuttle is not just about getting time dream for both. into low Earth orbit and back. The “I wanted to be an astronaut since International Space Station is not just about I was six years old,” Major Fischer said science.These are small necessary steps in humanity’s longer journey,and the U.S.must and added the Academy was a perfect Courtesy Photo fit for him to try and make his dream Test pilot Maj. Jack Fisher, Class of 1996, has wanted to become an continue to lead the way. a reality. astronaut since he was 6 years old. Our country was founded with a fron- “As a top-rated school in astronau- stayed up for the rest of the year. Colorado School of Medicine and an tier spirit. It is that spirit; a spirit of innova- tics and recognized gateway for Major Fischer is also a graduate of additional master’s degree in public tion, a spirit of exploration, of wonder, of flying the coolest jets in the world, it the Massachusetts Institute of health from the University of Texas invention, and of dogged perseverance that was really the only choice for me,” Technology. He flew the F-15E Strike Medical Branch. He has served as clin- created our 50 states and got us to the he said. Eagle operationally before attending ical assistant professor and physician in moon. If we lose our vision for the future, While still on the Hill, Dr. Lindgren, the test pilot school at Edwards Air the UTMB Division of Clinical if we lose that spirit that got us here, then and Wings of Blue member, incorpo- Force Base, Calif. Among aircraft he Preventive Medicine and the as a nation we become less vibrant, less rated space flight into class projects tested was the F-22 Raptor. Department of Family Medicine. bold. and, with a colleague, set up a NASA Dr. Lindgren also holds a master’s Selection for the astronaut program We must preserve our frontier spirit and display in Cadet Squadron 24. During degree in cardiovascular physiology came as a surprise, a very pleasant all that it entails as we continue to build the 100’s night, two fourth-degrees painted from Colorado State University, a surprise. foundation for the human exploration of a space mural on the dorm wall which medical degree from the University of See ASTRONAUTS, Page 14 the solar system and beyond.

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By Air Force News Service military women aviators. “The women pilots in uniform today WASHINGTON (AFNS) — A dedi- are truly exceptional,” she said. “They cated group of patriotic female pilots are so competent, educated and knowl- were recognized by President Barack edgeable about things far beyond what we Obama July 1 at the White House for ever dreamed of learning in home their service to the nation more than 60 economics. They should know that all years ago. of the WASP are very proud of what they Women’s Airforce Service Pilots are accomplishing today.” Elaine Danforth Harmon, Bernice Falk More than 1,000 women joined the Haydu and Lorraine H. Rodgers were WASP and 38 of them were killed during joined by five female current Air Force duty. Following World War II, these pilots in the White House Oval Office to women were released from duty and witness the president sign into law a bill returned home. During their time in the to award the Congressional Gold Medal WASP, they held civilian status and were to the WASP. not members of the military. Their contri- “The Women Airforce Service Pilots butions went largely unrecognized and the courageously answered their country’s women weren’t afforded veteran status call in a time of need while blazing a trail until 1977. photo by Pete Souza for the brave women who have given and President Barack Obama visits with WASP pilots Elaine Harmon (left) and The groundbreaking steps taken by continue to give so much in service to this Lorraine Rodgers in the oval office after signing S.614, a bill to award a the WASP paved the way for today’s nation since,” President Obama said. Congressional Gold Medal to Women Airforce Service Pilots July 1. The generation of military female aircrew “Every American should be grateful for WASP program was established during World War II, and from 1942 to 1943, currently engaged in conflicts around their service, and I am honored to sign more than 1,000 women joined, flying 60 million miles of noncombat military the world. this bill to finally give them some of the missions. Of the women who received their wings as Women Airforce The Congressional Gold Medal is hard-earned recognition they deserve.” Service Pilots, approximately 300 are living today. the highest and most distinguished award The WASP was established during War II, logging more than 60 million recognition, but were just doing what Congress can award to a civilian. Since World War II with the primary mission miles. was needed during the war,” she said. the American Revolution; Congress has of flying noncombat military missions Being in the oval office while the “Most everyone else in the country commissioned gold medals as its highest in the United States, thus freeing their president signed the bill awarding the worked hard too and did their part to expression of national appreciation for male counterparts for combat missions Congressional Gold Medal to the WASP contribute to the war effort.” distinguished achievements and contri- overseas. They were the first women ever was exciting and “an honor,” Ms. Harmon When young female pilots thank Ms. butions. In 2000 and 2006, Congress to fly American military aircraft and they said. “It’s really nice that all these women Harmon or call her a pioneer, she awarded the Gold Medal to the Navajo flew almost every type of aircraft oper- will be honored for their service.” admitted to feeling slightly embarrassed Code Talkers and the Tuskegee Airmen, ated by the Army Air Force during World “We didn’t join the WASP looking for and thoroughly impressed with today’s respectively.

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Colorado Christian University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 8 July 10, 2009 Cadets step into Moody Air Force life By Senior Airman Frances “The Valdosta community seems to be Locquiao very supportive of Moody and the 23rd Wing Public Affairs Airmen.” Cadets also met with various MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — commanders, including the “wing king”. U.S. Air Force Academy cadets recently During a private lunch, Col. Gary visited Moody Air Force Base as part of Henderson, 23rd Wing commander, gave a program that gave them the opportu- them an inside perspective on what a nity to step into the shoes of an Airman. leadership position may be like one day. The Operation Air Force program, “The lunch was great because it gave which lasts approximately three weeks, us a chance to ask Colonel Henderson allows cadets to visit Air Force bases about his Air Force experience as well as around the world, experience the oper- his family life,” said Cadet Purio. “He ational Air Force firsthand and shadow encouraged us to stay focused and Airmen in different career fields. continue to work hard. He also gave us “The program shows cadets what a few words of advice regarding our career the Air Force has to offer,” said Capt. paths.” Adam Harris, 71st Rescue Squadron For the duration of the cadets’ visit, and Moody’s coordinator for the they will be career field shadowing.

program. “It also gives them the most Photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Green By spending time in a career field of realistic and practical interface with both Capt. Jason Medsger, 820th Combat Operations Squadron, talks to Cadet their choice, the cadets receive invaluable enlisted members and company grade 3rd Class Andrew Zwirlen from the U.S. Air Force Academy, about situation- insight and mentoring opportunities into officers. al awareness while clearing a building here June 24. The 820th Security life as an officer in the Air Force, said 1st “Most cadets do not have service Forces Group gave a training demonstration for the cadets. Lt. Vincent Adamo, 23rd Logistics commitments so the program allows air traffic control tower and radar each career field plays in the overall Readiness Squadron. them to get a good grasp of what it’s like approach control facilities. mission of the Air Force.” Throughout the time the cadets spent to be in the Air Force,” he added. “My goal Cadets experienced low-level flying In addition, they visited places around at Moody, they all echoed the same senti- is to make sure they have a good time and and maneuvers inside the 71st Rescue the Valdosta community such as Smith ment about their coordinators. show them everything possible so they are Squadron’s HC-130P Combat King and Northview Hospital, the Tilapia Fish “This whole experience has been excited to join.” the 41st Rescue Squadron’s HH-60G Pave Factory and Valdosta State University. great because of Captain Harris and The cadets toured many facilities Hawk. The Mayor of Valdosta, John Fretti, also Lieutenant Adamo,” said Cadet Canales. around base including the 23rd Medical “I really enjoyed spending a day with took time to speak with the cadets. “We want to thank them for their hard Group clinic and the 820th Security Airmen from the different career fields,” “It was a unique experience to see work at making our time at Moody Forces Group’s military operations in said Cadet 2nd Class Sean Purio, an how a community relates to a base,” said memorable. I’m truly estatic to become urban terrain training village and firearm English major at the Academy. “It was Cadet 3rd Class Christina Canales, a part of the Air Force family after I grad- training simulator. They also toured the amazing to learn and experience the role behavioral science major at the Academy. uate from the Academy.”

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By Tech. Sgt. Shad Eidson are covered repeatedly at 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs the Academy as an impor- tant foundation. I have SOUTHWEST ASIA — Air Force and West Point seen it in every aspect here cadets recently spent a month here with the 379th Air and how everyone has Expeditionary Wing, tenant and coalition units for integrity in what they do career shadowing, mentoring and familiarization. every day.” Nineteen U.S. Air Force Academy cadets deployed During the cadets’ visit here as part of Operation Air Force, an annual four-week they toured operational program that places them at operational bases flying, support and main- throughout the world. Two Army U.S. Military Academy tenance squadrons, Major Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia cadets deployed here as part of their Cadet Troop Dobbs said. They were Army 1st Lt. Christian Decker, Charlie 143 Air Defense Artillery 11th Brigade, Leadership Training. Both programs are designed to help also given the opportunity briefs cadets visiting from the Air Force Academy on the mission of the Army June 24 in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. prepare cadets for their roles as the next crop of mili- to shadow Airmen in tary leaders. different career fields, interact with officers and enlisted “This is a great opportunity for our cadets,” General “Operation Air Force is designed to give cadets personnel in mentoring sessions, visit the local U.S. Hagenbeck said. “Cadets Trevino and Saul are gaining opportunity to experience everything an Air Force Embassy, and speak with members of the Australian and valuable experience including what it means to plan and deployed base has to offer first hand,” said Maj. James British air forces here. execute in a deployed environment. This is what will Dobbs, who deployed with the cadets as officer in “The program provides cadets a unique opportu- be expected [of them] as young officers.” charge. “Cadets are immersed into the Air Force way nity to learn about the active-duty Air Force from a Cadet 1st Class Gina Koenigsberger, the USAFA of life on an Air Force base through tours, receiving deployed environment and exposes them to career- group’s cadet in charge, added that she enjoyed the hands-on experience, and by shadowing personnel in specific experiences through internship and mentorship,” entire Operation Air Force experience and said it is of a variety of career fields.” the major said. real value to all cadets. The summer program transitions Academy lessons “The cadets quickly gained an understanding and “This is a really good experience to see the with real-world experience before the cadets start their appreciation for the importance of every job across the operational side and to see how all the pieces come final year as seniors. wing and how every career attributes to the accom- together,” said Cadet Koenigsberger. “Many experi- “The Academy classes help build our character and plishment of the 379th AEW mission,” said Maj. Brock ences here will stick with me throughout my career leadership. Being here has helped us to see how to apply Larson, 379th AEW command post chief. from this deployment. I have learned so much those skills,” said Cadet 1st Class Keane Carpenter. “I’ve Army Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck, West Point super- talking to pilots about how they handle the deploy- seen the wingman concept applied everywhere here. intendent, observed Cadets Juan Trevino and Alex Saul, ment life and mission, and talking with senior Seeing the operational Air Force has let me see just who are attached to C Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air NCOs about how we can be the best lieutenants after how everyone is part of one big team. Strong core values Defense Artillery. graduation.”

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By Master Sgt. Scott Wagers While fuel trucks were being vectored Defense Media Activity-Europe in to top off the planes, Airmen on the presidential support team began pairing MOSCOW (AFNS) — Two C-130 with aircrew to unload cargo. Hercules aircraft and aircrews from Within 30 minutes, the planes were Ramstein Air Base, Germany, hauled a 17- empty and Capt. William Taylor, the pres- member presidential support team, 10 idential support team’s detachment chief, portable light carts and a utility truck to began focusing on preliminary coordina- Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport tion for the commander-in-chief’s arrival. July 3 in preparation for President Barack It’s a mission that Captain Taylor said Obama’s visit to the region. was “very normal” for members of the Planning the travel route for the 10- 86th Contingency Response Group but hour round trip flight would normally be no less special. a routine task for veteran flyers; however, “It is definitely awesome to be a part Captain Zac Johnson, the C-130 aircraft of something that is bigger than just your- commander, said military aircraft haven’t self and to also be a part of making made the trip into Russia’s capital city history,” he said. Photo by Master Sgt. Scott Wagers for quite some time. The presidential support team, Capt. Zac Johnson, Capt. Jon Esses and Senior Airman Glenn Scott talk as “When we looked at all our prod- comprised of Airmen representing eight they fly a C-130 Hercules July 3 over the Baltic Sea. The three Airmen were ucts to prepare for this mission, the last different career field specialties brought returning from Moscow where they delivered a presidential support team account we had of a crew coming out (to communications capabilities, ground and related equipment. Moscow) was from a DC-10 mission 10 security for Air Force One, maintenance, a unique opportunity,” he said. increases the workload on H-model avia- years ago, so nobody knew what to air transportation and even an airfield The opportunity was also unique for tors, it also creates unique opportuni- expect,” he said. manager who speaks Russian. Capt Zac Johnson, a three-year C-130 ties. But once the pair of C-130s downed Tech. Sgt. Shawn Smith said he pilot with only 17-hours of stick time as “A year ago in our squadron, you at the oldest of Moscow’s three operating studied Russian in both high school and the aircraft commander. would never see a brand new aircraft airports, the 37th Airlift Squadron crew college and had previously traveled to As the 37th AS transitions from the commander fly a mission into Moscow, commented that the support was Moscow to conduct a site survey for an H to the J model C-130, the pool of expe- let alone a presidential support mission,” awesome, the facilities were excellent and airshow in 2007. rienced H-model pilots is thinning out. he said. “I’m lucky I have the chance to that help was given where it was needed. “This is a high-profile mission and Captain Johnson said that while this do this.” Capabilities provide alternative to deadly force

By Ian Graham while minimizing casualties and damage. They’re nonlethal weapons can be used without causing irre- Defense Media Activity intended to have reversible effects, she added. versible injury, she said. Alicia Owsiak, deputy chief of the program’s tech- The program also involves modifying previously WASHINGTON (AFNS) — When shouting isn’t nology division, spoke about optical distracters, popu- developed weapons, to prevent injury to civilians and enough to stop someone who poses a threat, nonlethal larly known as “laser dazzlers,” which are used by U.S. troops, Ms. Owsiak said. For example, the Green weapons provide an alternative to lethal force. servicemembers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Beam Dazzler III Custom one of the green lasers the serv- “Non-lethal weapons give warfighters crucial esca- Optical distracters employ a green laser that can be ices use, is being retrofitted to include a safety control lation-of-force options between shouting and shooting,” used as a warning or distraction to give servicemembers module that will prevent inadvertent lasing by shutting said Kelley Hughes, strategic communications officer for at least one option to quell a situation before escalating off the system when the target gets too close to the user. the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Program at Marine Corps force. They commonly are used at roadside checkpoints. Ms. Hughes said optical distractors have been Base Quantico, Va. “The warfighter can actually shine the laser in an “extremely effective” in the field. “They help minimize casualties and collateral damage approaching vehicle’s windshield to hail, warn and even “Anecdotal reports suggest that fielded green laser across the full spectrum of military operations, every- suppress vehicle drivers,” Ms. Owsiak said. “If the driver devices have been extremely effective in providing a thing from full-scale combat to humanitarian and disaster is an innocent civilian who just happens to be in the wrong means for warfighters to engage personnel at significant relief missions,” Ms. Hughes said during a July 1 webcast place at the wrong time, this gives them a very clear signal, standoff distances, allowing them to determine the of “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for and will likely make them stop. But if that person ... keeps intent of personnel before the warfighter comes in harm’s the Modern Military” on Pentagon Web Radio. coming at full speed ... the warfighter then knows that way,” Ms. Hughes said. “In cases where innocent vehicle Representatives with the nonlethal weapons program the driver likely has malicious intent.” drivers misunderstand or misinterpret initial signals have been advising the services since 1996. Lasers are safe when properly employed from and signs to stop, using a green laser for unequivocal Ms. Hughes said nonlethal weapons are designed to prescribed distances, Ms. Owsiak said. The program warning prevents further unnecessary escalation of force incapacitate targeted people or equipment immediately tests extensively to discern the parameters under which and saves lives.” 12 July 10, 2009 Chaplain Assistant offers hope to those in need

By Butch Wehry allows them to learn how to better interact with Academy Spirit staff hospital staffs. There is little time to sample Afghani food and Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson’s assignment to culture. Bagram Air Field hospital as chapel operations NCOIC “Most of my time is in the hospital,” he said. “The could crush or strengthen his faith. most culture I get to experience is when Afghanis die. “I talk to family members of wounded warriors Then I am included in helping prepare their bodies for back at home,” said the deployed chaplain assistant burial according to their customs.” from the Academy’s Cadet Chapel. “I talked to the Inevitably, he has personal goals. mother of a Marine whose son had just lost both his “I want to make it better for my replacement,” legs and was currently asleep. She asked me to pray for Sergeant Thompson said. “My sponsor was a great him out loud while I had my hand on his head and she blessing to me. I want to make sure that I do the same was on the phone. She said I was a great blessing, I just for my replacement.” said what I think Christ put in my heart to say.” He’s due back at the Academy in September, where The pace and ambience at Bagram is distinctly wife Colanyosha, Scar the cat and Peanut their dog different than at the cadet chapel. await him. Back at the Academy he is normally stuck behind He is fond about quoting Kahlil Gibran: “Out of his desk in the chapel. suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most “We only have three chaplain assistants,” said the massive characters are seared with scares.” NCO from Nashville, Tenn. “As the NCOIC I don’t get “Smiles,” said the assistant so far from the 17 wing a lot of time to do visitation. There is paperwork and spires of the cadet chapel on “the Hill”. “I put smiles on additional duties that take up the greater about of my people’s faces and comfort those hurting — physically time. or mentally. As a chaplain assistant, I can sometimes “I try to get my Airmen out to do visitation but see the instant results of my work. People need hope even then there is still a lot to do at the office. and a lot of the time that is what my chaplain and I Something always suffers and suspense’s have to be Courtesy Photo bring,” met,” he said. “Here, there is not so much paperwork Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson, Chapel He is reflective about this deployment. Operations NCOIC, with a wounded warrior while and I can devote my time to the hospital staff and the “It has taught me more about my faith and the assigned to Bagram Air Field hospital. patients. It calls for some long hours but it is all worth strength of our armed forces than I knew even on it. and, Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraq, October 2007 to previous deployments,” he said. “I see the dedication of “I work here with U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, January 2008. the hospital staff every day, the will of warriors to go Marines, Egyptian, Polish, French, British and Swedish “My time at Balad working in the hospital there out again and again even after being wounded. I militaries,” said the 10-year Air Force veteran. “It’s all prepared me for all the things I see here,” he said. “The learned that faith and time can heal more wounds than for the helping of people. It is remarkable. The only Air Force Chaplain Corps prepares its people well.” needles and medicine. Prayer works wonders. I think challenge is language. We all have the same goals, so He does not go outside the wire. His job is to assist people should realize just how much people are giving that makes it easy to work with them. We all want to in ministry to the hospital staff and patients of themselves out here. I talk to young Airmen, save lives.” Sergeant Thompson attended Expeditionary Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers who all have been Deployments are not new to this NCO who was at Medical Skills training with many of the hospital staff wounded because of the things going on out here. For Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan; November 2003 to March currently at Bagram. Chaplains and chaplain assistants many of them, their lives will never be the same again. 2004; Balad Air Base, Iraq, January 2006 to May 2006; have just started being integrated into training that Their sacrifice need never be in vain.”

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On Saturday, August 29th, Colorado Springs will gather to let the troops The Welcome Home Parade Committee and their families know how important their work and sacrifice is to us, is proud to announce the and how happy we are to welcome them home. Soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors from every base in the Pikes Peak region will march proudly through downtown Colorado Springs. Marching bands of all kinds will play as colorful floats roll down the street. We will 2009 warmly welcome The 4th Infantry Division, formerly based at Ft. Hood and now part of the Ft. Carson family, to Colorado Springs. Red White & Brave In 2004, a group of community leaders decided to bring our town together to say thank you to our returning soldiers. Welcome Home The Welcome Home Parade was a resounding success; 6,500 troops newly returned from Iraq and Afghanistan marched with their heads held high in front of 65,000 spectators. There were lots of smiles and a few Parade tears at this historic event. www.csmng.com/welcomehomeparade July 10, 2009 13 GGeett OOuutt aanndd GGoo:: RRaaffttiinngg oonn tthhee AArrkkaannssaass

Story and Photos by Staff Sgt. Don Branum traversed Class III and Class IV rapids. Teamwork recovering my breath. My teammates were a few Academy Public Affairs also helped us recover our raftmates on the very few meters upstream, one of them held out an oar and occasions when the river knocked someone out of called out to grab on. I did, and the others helped It had been a while since I visited Cañon City, the boat. me back into the raft. and even longer since I’d done any rafting, so when As for me, I made it through both trips As frightened as I had been for the first couple the Outdoor Recreation staff invited me to go on a unscathed ... mostly. Toward the end of our second of seconds, I look back on it now as an exciting rafting trip in May, I eagerly said yes. voyage, a current pulled the raft into a spin, and our highlight of the trip. The river tested me, and I We met in the parking lot behind the Academy’s craft bounced off the water’s surface. I bounced with passed. And having kept a level head in that circum- Outdoor Recreation Office on a cool Wednesday it and fell, upside down, into the water. I relaxed and stance, maybe I’d do okay if I ever found myself in morning. Everyone checked out wetsuits, helmets let my floatation device pull me back up to the combat. and floatation harnesses, and the guides offered surface when my head hit the underside of the raft. I After we reached the shore, we changed back some safety information. We headed out the South was stuck, and the river was carrying both of us in into dry clothes and headed back to the Academy. Gate around 8 a.m., bound for Chaffee County, the same direction at the same speed! And did I We’d been on the river for four hours, during which about an hour and a half southwest. mention I can’t see underwater? time we experienced the force of nature that is the The trip down Hwy 115 offers wonderful Rule number one: Don’t panic. I reached up Arkansas River. One of our guides, who’s rafted for scenery, including a close-up view of the Front with my hands, feeling my way along the underside more than 20 years, describes riding the river as an Range and a peek of the training areas on Fort of the raft. All I had to do was pick a direction and almost religious experience — as if rafting is a way Carson, where an Army unit was taking advantage start moving — I had a lot of river to work with, and to connect with the river’s spirit. Having learned to of the balmy weather to conduct parachute training. not much raft. On my fourth reach, my hand pierced respect the river’s power that day, I’m ready to do it We got onto Hwy 50, passed through Cañon City the water’s surface, and elated, I kicked upward, again. and kept going west, past Royal Gorge, until we reached the drop site. As we disembarked and changed, the guides gave us another safety briefing, including what to do if someone got knocked into the river. Everyone in the group paid close attention — the current that morning was so fast and so deep that it could easily have moved a semi truck, so we had to know how to survive in it. Rule number one, don’t panic; rule number two, keep your feet pointed downstream so that if you do hit a rock, you don’t split your skull open. And, above all, respect the power of the river. Our original itinerary included rafting through Royal Gorge. I had been there once before and had seen it from the top. Rafting it lets you see it from the bottom. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t get to see it — the river level was too high, with more than 3,400 cubic feet of water moving through the gorge per second. Imagine flushing out and refilling two Olympic-sized swimming pools per minute, and you’ll have an idea of how much water was moving through the river that day. So instead, we continued upstream to Bighorn Sheep Canyon and rafted that portion of the Arkansas twice. The trip was a little different each time, but each offered opportunities to relax ... in between furious bouts of rowing under the guides’ command. Anyone who didn’t know about teamwork and followership already learned all about it on the trip Rafters hit a Class II rapid during a journey down the Arkansas River in May.The Air Force Academy's downriver: those two principles kept us afloat as we Outdoor Recreation office offers full-day rafting trips to Bighorn Sheep Canyon and Royal Gorge. 14 July 10, 2009 Astronauts From Page 6 dare you to dream,’” he said. He has advice for the Class of 2013 Major Fischer called it “complete now in basic cadet training. disbelief.” He celebrated the announce- “To say that I knew I’d be here some ment with family cheers. day is a ridiculous notion. You never “It was a little overwhelming,” Dr. know what the world has in store for Lindgren said. “It was an honor just to you or where it will take you, but you still be considered.” He also celebrated the have a vote,” he said. “By daring to plant selection with his family. a stake in the ground, and dream some- Both astronaut candidates are thing grand and by working your absolute impressed with their future classmates. hardest at everything you do, some day “I am honored to be counted among you might find yourself with an oppor- such an amazing group of folks (including tunity to be a part of something bigger another USAFA grad), Dr. Lindgren said. than yourself.” “I’m absolutely humbled to be Dr. Lindgren also has a wealth of considered among them,” Major Fischer advice for the new class. said. “They are some of the best and “First, never give up! I have vivid brightest from around the world, and memories of basic training and my I’m eager to learn from them.” fourth-class year. In the depths of these Major Fischer seriously considered trying experiences you may wonder if it Courtesy Photo dropping out of the Academy and is worth it,” he said. “It is!” Physician Dr. Kjell Lindgren trains inside a mockup of the Mir space station. running the family business after his “Second, be enthusiastic! You are father passed away during his third- the master of your attitude. Whatever good attitude,” he added. “I was halfway through my second degree year. the situation, there is something to be He also urges new cadets to allow year before I realized how beautiful the “In our last conversation, Dad learned, and it will go a little easier, and themselves some enjoyment during their campus is and how truly amazing the laughed at that notion and told me ‘I you will learn a little more if you have a time at the Academy. opportunities were,” he said. Commissary From Page 10 practices that will exceed customer expectations and the military to know that we are all getting uni- strengthen customer ties. formly trained. That way, they will know that they will to improve customer satisfaction through the upcoming Fort Lee Store Manager Michael Pfister said he sees be getting the very same great customer service no World Class Customer Service training. where customers worldwide will definitely benefit from matter what commissary they shop, either here or over- “I really love working at this store,” he admitted. having DeCA employees attend this training. seas.” “There’s great chemistry with everyone who works here, “This is a great concept,” he said. “If you think The World Class Customer Service training will take and the customers are really nice. about it, this training will help not only customer rela- DeCA employees through a four-phase training improve- “But there are times when a customer will come in, tionships; it will improve employee to employee rela- ment cycle, which includes reinforcing a positive atti- someone who might not be having a good day, and I tionships.” tude, building a knowledge base, applying knowledge won’t know what to do to make it better for them,” Mr. Being in a management position, Mr. Pfister said to real-world situations and developing skills. Hawthorne said. “So, maybe with this training, I’ll learn he is keenly aware of the importance of good customer “The need for having everyone go through this how to handle customers like that, rather than having service, but also admitted that it is something that course is consistent with our goal to provide the very to go to get the manager or director.” always can be improved upon, even with DeCA’s already best customer service possible,” Mr. Sakowitz said. Carnegie’s World Class Customer Service training outstanding customer satisfaction record. “Once everyone is trained, our customers will see that is expected to pay huge dividends to DeCA employees, “It’s extremely important to be committed their benefit is provided to them uniformly at each and customers and stakeholders by unifying best business to customer service,” he said. “It’s also important for every one of our stores.”

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By Dave Toller series against league power RIT, Oct. 23- record, the most wins in school history. a 1.97 goals-against average and 19th Athletic Communications 24, at the Cadet Ice Arena. The home The regular season title was the first in with a .920 saves percentage. He holds schedule is also highlighted by a game school history and the Falcons beat two nearly every Air Force goaltending record The Air Force hockey team opens against the Denver Pioneers Feb. 6, 2010. teams (Colorado College and Michigan) and played every minute of every game the season Oct. 5 with an exhibition Air Force is coming off of three that were ranked third in the nation. Air last season. game against the University of Calgary straight AHA championship seasons. Force was ranked as high as 10th in the The team’s leading scorer, All- at the Cadet Ice Arena. Four days later, The Falcons tied for the AHA regular nation last season and was 16-4 at home American Jacques Lamoureux, returns for the Falcons open the regular season with season championship last season and last season. his junior season. Last season, Lamoureux a two-game road series against the then won the conference tournament Five seniors from last season have led the nation with 33 goals. The Falcons Bemidji State Beavers, a team that played with consecutive shutout victories over graduated and will leave big holes to fill. also return four of the top seven scorers. in the 2009 Frozen Four. The regular- Bentley and Mercyhurst. After advancing However, goaltender Andrew Volkening Air Force returns 70 percent of its goal season home schedule begins on Oct. to their third straight NCAA returns for his senior season. A first- scoring and 62 percent of its points from 16 with a two-game series against Tournament, the Falcons earned their team all-AHA selection and two-time last season. Senior Jeff Hajner was selected Alabama-Huntsville. first ever NCAA win with a 2-0 victory NCAA all-tournament team member, as the team captain along with assistant The Falcons begin Atlantic Hockey over third-ranked Michigan. The Falcons Volkening ranked second in the nation captains senior Brett Nylander, senior Association play with a two-game home finished the season with a 28-11-2 overall with 28 wins last season, was sixth with Matt Fairchild and Lamoureux.

Falcons Football Falcons Hockey 2009 Schedule Games Air Force Football, 2009 Schedule Games 09/05/09 vs. Nicholls State 10/5/09 vs. Calgary 09/12/09 at Minnesota 10/9-10/09 at Bemidji 09/19/09 at New Mexico Hockey tickets available 10/16-17/09 vs. Alabama-Huntsville 09/26/09 vs. San Diego State 10/23-24/09 vs. RIT 10/03/09 at Navy 10/31 - 11/1/09 at Canisius 10/10/09 vs. TCU Falcon Football season and indi- school history. After a 2008 – 2009 11/6-7/09 vs. Bentley 10/17/09 vs. Wyoming vidual game tickets are on sale now. season that saw a school record 28 wins, 11/13-14/09 at Holy Cross 11/20-21/09 at Connecticut 10/24/09 at Utah Additionally, the Mountain West the first-ever Atlantic 12/4-5/09 vs. American International 10/31/09 at Colorado State Conference Front Range Kickoff Hockey Association regular season 12/11-12/09 vs. Mercyhurst 11/07/09 vs. Army Luncheon is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. title, the third consecutive AHA 01/2-3/10 at Sacred Heart 11/14/09 vs. UNLV Aug. 20 at the Denver Marriott South. Tournament title and a victory over 01/8-9/10 vs. Connecticut 11/21/09 at BYU Over lunch Air Force Coach Troy Michigan in the NCAA tournament, 01/15-16/10 at Bentley *Home games in red Calhoun, Colorado State Coach the team is set to drop the puck on the 01/22-23/10 vs. Holy Cross Steve Fairchild, and Wyoming Coach 2009 – 2010 season. 01/29-30/10 at Army Dave Christensen will preview their Visit: www.goairforcefalcons.com or 02/5/10 at Colorado College 02/6/10 vs. Denver teams. call the ticket office at 1-800-666-8723 02/19-20/10 at RIT The Air Force Hockey team is to purchase your tickets or for more 02/26-27/10 vs. Sacred Heart coming off its most successful season in information. *Home games in red

Husky Athletics Tennis team takes opponents to court The Air Force Academy Preparatory School is soliciting a final call for a volun- By Jerry Cross the semis. Mayeda, a product of Colorado’s Erin Sanders to win the teer Wrestling Coach for the upcoming 2009- Athletic Media Relations Cherry Creek High School in Denver, doubles championship. Miles downed 2010 season (Oct. 15-March 10, 2010). did not lose a set in his four matches, Air Force’ Tahlia Smoke, 6-4, 6-1, in This opportunity will allow for working Brett Rodgers placed second including a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Air the quarterfinals of the singles compe- with exceptional athletes and help molding recently at the 2009 Intercollegiate Force junior Taylor Soster in the quar- tition. them into future officers of character. Last Tennis Association Collegiate terfinals. The ITA Collegiate Summer season, the Huskies finished 7th in the Summer Circuit event hosted by the Austin Francis defeated Macey, Circuit is made up of seven regional nation—producing four National Collegiate Air Force Academy. Rodgers, one of 7-6(5), 6-3 in the third-place match, circuits (East, Southeast, Midwest, Wrestling Association All-Americans and a four Falcons that entered the men’s while junior Alex Beaussart won a Central, Mountain, Southwest and National Champion. singles draw, won three straight thrilling, 6-7(3), 7-6(5), (10-5) match West) for collegiate players (events Description: Head Coach responsible for matches before falling to Doug over Aidan Reid of Lewis- are also open to junior players). Six all aspects (budgeting, scheduling, logistics, Mayeda of the University of Oregon, Palmer High School in the consola- of the seven regions consist of four conditioning, and competition) of a 10-to- 6-2, 6-2, in the championship match. tion final. consecutive open tournaments played 12 man wrestling squad and a 15-meet Rodgers, who played the majority Mayeda teamed with Utah’s during the month of July, leading up season. of the 2009 season at No. 3 singles for Stephen Jacobs to win the doubles to the August 8-12 ITA National Qualifications: Division I wrestling Air Force, rallied to beat Mark Miller title, beating Andrew Pack and Summer Championships in experience, coaching experience, availability of Regis (Colo.) High School, 2-6, 7- Christopher Kennedy, 8-4, in the final. Bloomington, Indiana. The ITA 3 to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, weekend travel, 5, (12-10), in the first round, downed Utah’s Paige Miles won the women’s Collegiate Summer Circuit began in attendance at local/regional/ national compe- Colgate’s Harry Jewett, 6-4, 6-1 in the singles and doubles titles, defeating 1993 and over 22,000 players have titions. quarterfinals, then beat Connor teammate Missy Harris, 6-1, 6-0 in the competed in circuit events since its Contact: Lt. Col. Ken Korpak, at: Macey of Creighton, 7-6(4), 6-0 in singles final and pairing with inception. [email protected], 333-2291.

sixth in a field of 25 June 28. Intramural RETIREES 18 Walmsley claims 6th at MDG#2 14 Additionally, former Air Force Softball USA Junior Championships July 6th MDG#1 24 training partner Lopez Lomong won DRU/MSS 19 10 CS 14 the U.S. title in the 1500-meter run with 10 CS 18 STANDINGS Won Loss EUGENE, Ore. – Air Force’ James 1. RETIREES 10 1 Walmsley picked up a sixth-place finish a time of 3:41. 68. RETIREES 26 2. MDG#1 7 2 Over the four-day competition (June 10 SFS 4 3. MDG#2 7 3 in the 5000-meter run during the final 4. 10 CES 6 5 25-28), five current Falcons and four RETIREES 26 day of competition at the 2009 USA 10 CES 20 5. DRU/MSS 5 4 Junior Track and Field Championships Academy graduates competed at the 6. 10 SFS 3 4 July 7th 7. 306 FTG 4 5 in Eugene, Ore. Crossing the finish line senior- and junior-level national cham- MDG#2 24 8. 10 CS 2 9 in a time of 14:59.66, Walmsley finished pionship meets at historic Hayward Field. MDG#3 14 9. MDG#3 0 11 16 July 10, 2009

tickets are available for preseason games and their work through visits to local associated with your transition and beyond. against Chicago and Arizona and regular museums and pottery studios with hands- Sponsorship Training season games against Cleveland, Dallas, on experiences. Times TBD. Cost is $30. Tuesday, 8 to 9 a.m. This class is for New England, Pittsburgh, San Diego, NY Aug. 10 to 14: Colorado Adventure those who have been assigned to sponsor Giants, Oakland and Kansas City. Camping Camp - Youth ages 12 to 15 explore the a newcomer to the area. Contact your unit out in line will not increase your chance of wonderful Colorado outdoors with activ- sponsorship monitor for details. purchasing tickets. A lottery system will be ities such as rock climbing, orienteering and Resume writing used. At 7 a.m. customers will pull a number ropes courses while building self-esteem Wednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. Learn different Back-to-school party for purchase order priority. Customers can and teamwork skills. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. types of resume and cover letter styles and A back-to-school party will be held at purchase up to four seats for one game. Call Cost is $75. how to improve your own. the Falcon Club from 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 19. 333-4475 for more information. Medical records review There’ll be a pasta bar, games, prizes and Transportation to Rockies Monday and July 27; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 fun for the whole family. One lucky club Pikes Peak biking The Information, Tickets and Travel p.m. Individuals within 180 days of retire- member will win a $50 gift card and another When it comes to downhill bike rides, office offers $15 round-trip van transporta- ment or separation can have the DAV member will win a $25 gift card. Non- this is truly the granddaddy of them all. Sign tion to some of the Colorado Rockies’ July review their medical records. members are welcome for $5 per person up now for a bike ride down Pikes Peak home games at Coors Field. Check with ITT You’re hired! and club members are free. Sign up for Saturday. At the end of the ride, while the for the dates, times and opponents, call July 22; 8 to 11 a.m. membership at the event and get three bikes are being loaded, enjoy a meal at the (303) ROCKIES for game tickets and then This ‘how-to’ e-networking course will months free dues and start benefitting that “Wines of Colorado” restaurant (at your call 333-4475 to reserve your seats on the cover online networking sites, netiquette, night. own expense) before heading back to the ITT van. and making online connections. Popular Academy. Cost is $59 and includes van networking sites such as Facebook, Ballroom dance lessons transportation, Pikes Peak entry, guides Grand opening change LinkedIn, Twitter, and others will also be Ballroom dance classes begin the first and snacks. Call 333-4475 to sign up. Bikes The grand opening of the AAFES main featured. week of August in the downstairs ball- can be rented from the Academy Outdoor exchange in the Community Center has Contact the A&FRC @ 333-3444 for room in the Academy Community Center. Recreation Center. been moved to July 24. any questions and/or registration. Learn to rumba, waltz, swing, polka, foxtrot and more. Classes consist of six weekly Recreation opportunities Track repair one-hour lessons and cost is $70 per couple. Don’t joust for your tickets to the The repairs on Husky Field Track will Ask about salsa, belly and jazz dance classes. annual Renaissance Festival near Larkspur. continue through Wednesday. For safety Sign-up deadline is July 31. For more infor- Get them at the Information, Tickets and reasons, the track is unavailable for use mation, call 333-2928. Tours office in the Academy Outdoor during the construction period. Call Tricia Recreation Center and save a few coins. Borsos at 333-3400 for more information. Broncos tickets Tickets are just $15.95 for adults and $7 for Denver Broncos tickets will go on sale children. ITT also has great deals on Academy Flea Market Save $$, take a faircation 7 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Academy Outdoor discounted tickets to Denver summer By popular demand the Academy Come “Rediscover Your Smile” at the Recreation Center. Pairs of single-game attractions. Get Water World tickets for Flea Market will be held twice monthly 104th El Paso County Fair from July 18- just $27. Single day passes to Elitch Gardens through July and August. The dates are 25 in Calhan, Colo., just 30 minutes west are $21 each or buy three singles and get as follows: July 18 and 25; and, Aug. 15 on Hwy 24. This year for the first time the one free. Elitch’s parking passes are $9. and 22. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 El Paso County Fair is going to honor our Meal deal coupons are $8.25 each. For p.m. in the parking lot between the local active duty Military and their depend- more information, call 333-4475. Academy Exchange and the commissary. ents with free admission to the Fair on CADET CHAPEL Catholic Masses: Set-up time is 8 a.m. Spaces are $10 each; Military Appreciation Day, July 18. Sunday Summer specialty camps $15 for front-to-back space with auto Experience the new entertainment of Bear Confession - 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. The Falcon Trail Youth Center will be and table rental is $5. Call 333-2928 from Mountain, Reptile Adventure, and Michael Mass - 10 a.m. offering a series of summer specialty camps. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays for more infor- Harrison the Ventriloquist as seen on Wednesday For more info or to sign up, call 333-4169. mation or to reserve a space. America’s Got Talent. We will also host Adoration of the Blessed Sarcrament - 5:30 p.m. The camps are: our traditional fair favorites like 4-H shows Confession - 5:30 p.m. July 20 to 24: Sewing Made Simple – A&FRC Offerings and exhibits, arts and crafts, petting zoo and Mass - 6:30 p.m. Youth ages 9 to 15 learn the art of sewing Group Pre-Separation Counseling rodeos. Nightly events of auto races, Got Weekday by making a variety of clothes and acces- Held every Monday (except during Talent contest, modified truck and tractor Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - 6:45 a.m. sories. From 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $25. TAP week) – Monday, July 20; 2 to 4 p.m. pull, monster truck show and demolition Protestant Services: Aug. 3 to 7: Adventures in Fine Arts Separating or retiring from the Air Force derby provide thrills and spills. For more Sunday – Youth ages 9 to 14 explore the world of in a year or less? This mandatory briefing information call 719-520-7880 or visit Combined Worship - 10 a.m. fine arts and gain an appreciation for artists assists in identifying benefits and services www.elpasocountyfair.com. Jewish Services No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 Buddhist Worship No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 Muslim Prayer No public services through Aug. 2, 2009 Call 333-2636 for more information

COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL Catholic Masses: Saturday Reconciliation - 3:30 p.m. Mass - 4 p.m. Sunday Mass - 9 a.m. Religious Formation - 10:15 a.m. (September - May) Tuesday-Friday Mass - 11:30 a.m. Photo by J. Rachel Spencer Protestant Services: Wednesday The winners are … Wednesday Night Live - 6 p.m. Recently the winners of the Douglass Valley Elementary Earth Day art and poetry contest were recognized for Dinner followed by Religious Education their efforts. Front row: Spencer – 1st grade, Jade – 2nd grade, Conner – 3rd grade, Abigail – 3rd grade, Noah (September - May). – 3rd grade, Jaila – 3rd grade, April – 3rd grade, Sarah – 3rd grade, James – 2nd grade, with Ms. Jeanie Duncan, Sunday Evangelical - 10:15 a.m. 10th Civil Engineer Squadron pollution prevention manager. Back row: Rachel – 4th grade, Jacob 5th grade, Gospel - 11:30 a.m. Sterling - 5th grade, Ashley – 5th grade, Carsyn – 4th grade, Emily 4th grade, Matison – 5th grade, Katie – 4th grade, Malik – 4th grade, Troy – 4th grade, Trevor – 3rd grade. Program officials say the students really enjoyed Paganism/Earth-centered Spirituality: the event and learned more about conservation and the environment. Contact Tech. Sgt. Longcrier at 333-6178 Not pictured: Kayla – kindergarten, Jack – 1st grade, Breauna – 3rd grade [email protected] 24 July 10, 2009

On August 29th, thousands of active duty military will march proudly in the Red, White & Brave Welcome Home Parade No imagine the thrill of participating in the Parade! Your organization or group can be part of this historic event by creating a fl oat.

Call 635-8803 or contact the Parade Committee through their web site http://csbj.com/welcomehomeparade to request an entry form